Why We'll Miss Jon Stewart's Rock-Solid Suit Game

Tonight, the great Jon Stewart will step away from his Daily Show desk for the last time. We will remember the man for his jokes, but as far as news anchors go (fake and/or otherwise), Jon Stewart's suits have always been A-okay with us. In fact, his consistency when putting on a shirt and tie has been unmatched since he took over the show in 1999.

Sure, his style isn't exactly what many (or even we) would consider "fashion-forward," but there's something admirable about the bi-partisan nature of his tailoring. His lapels? Substantial, but not flouncy. His ties? Narrow, but never skinny, even at the height of Don Draper's style influence. And his shirts are rarely anything else but straight-down-the-middle white point collar styles. It may not seem like much, but his rock-solid and generally unwavering suit game is at least part of what makes him seem so level-headed, like an actual anchor of culture while sitting behind a desk.

Getty Images for Comedy Central

Like his cutting satire, Stewart's wardrobe is a sneaky genius. In a world where everyone from pop stars to the politicians he so often mocks have everything down to their underwear micro-managed to affect public opinion, Stewart's suits seem remarkably un-calculated. That's probably because Stewart legitimately does not care what he wears on camera. (He certainly never has off-camera.) Style, like comedy, only works when we can't see the man at work. And with Jon, that's why it always works, or rather, worked, so well.

Since 1957, GQ has inspired men to look sharper and live smarter with its unparalleled coverage of style, culture, and beyond. From award-winning writing and photography to binge-ready videos to electric live events, GQ meets millions of modern men where they live, creating the moments that create conversations.